When it comes to starting Jeep engines, the three basic elements needed are air, spark, and fuel. There are a variety of issues that can affect whether or not your rig cranks including heat, cold, fluids, and wear and tear on Jeep parts and cables. Here are a few scenarios and remedies for getting a… Continue reading Common Problems With Starting Jeeps
Category: Technical Reference
Keep Recovery Gear Accessible
You’re in the middle of nowhere stuck in the sand. Your buddy waits patiently while you paw through your car looking for the recovery strap and gear needed to get you out of your bind. “I know it’s in here somewhere!” you scream (along with a few choice words). Your off-road adventure is becoming a… Continue reading Keep Recovery Gear Accessible
Husky How-To Video – Detailed instructions on setting up a weight distribution hitch
Owners of conventional-style trailers can begin each trip with confidence knowing that their tow vehicle and trailer combination are properly set up with the help of an instructional video in the “Safe Towing” page at huskytow.com, the home of Husky Towing Products. Husky is committed to helping trailer owners properly equip their vehicles for safe and… Continue reading Husky How-To Video – Detailed instructions on setting up a weight distribution hitch
Yokohama Tire Corporation’s New ‘Tire Tips’ Educational Video Focuses on How to Choose a Truck/SUV Tire
FULLERTON, CA (Aug. 25, 2010) – Consumers looking for guidance on how to choose the right tires for their trucks and SUVs can get answers from Yokohama Tire Corporation’s third installment of Tire Tips, a series of short educational videos created to help people learn more about tires, from proper maintenance to improving fuel efficiency.… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation’s New ‘Tire Tips’ Educational Video Focuses on How to Choose a Truck/SUV Tire
Impact vs. Chrome Sockets
Chrome hand sockets and impact sockets have differences that are a lot more than skin deep. Each is designed and manufactured with specific applications in mind, and they are built to handle that job only. The user must be careful not to use a chrome hand socket on an impact gun. The impact socket has… Continue reading Impact vs. Chrome Sockets
Jeep Rubicon Locker Bypass
Jeep really nailed it right on the head when they released the Wrangler Rubicon. With dual lockers, Dana 44 axles at both ends, 31″ tires and more, there is little more that a Jeeper could want from an out-of-the-box rig. One area where the Jeep Rubicon does fall just a bit short, however, is the way the lockers are… Continue reading Jeep Rubicon Locker Bypass
Fasteners: Making the Grade – A Technical Discussion
Grade 5 vs. Grade 8 Fasteners I have been on a quite a few online email lists over the last 7 years or so, basically since they first came out. From the original Jeep-L list to the XJ-list to the Rockcrawler.com board, a common question comes up time and time again. No, I’m not talking about… Continue reading Fasteners: Making the Grade – A Technical Discussion
How To Replace a Jeep Wrangler (TJ) Transmission Mount
One thing that every Jeeper will eventually need to replace on their trail rig is their transmission mount. It’s one of those unavoidable things that just go with the territory when using (abusing?) our Jeeps. How do you know when your tranny mount has given way? Well, if it’s really far gone, you won’t have a… Continue reading How To Replace a Jeep Wrangler (TJ) Transmission Mount